Restricted to water-cooled only in Condenser type for absorption chiller

Added Coefficient headings when defining performance curves.

Corrected minimum fan power values for the NECB fan power part load ratio curves (FP-fPLR).

Enabled the modification of the number of doors per façade in the Wizards.

Added a unique run identifier to the Compliance Report.

Corrected the US gallon to litre conversion that affected several fields.

Modified the flow/person field used to establish the OA rate (note that this is superceded by the Space Properties, Compliance tab “Use NECB default non-regulated loads” checkbox). When only the flow/person was defined in the Air-side HVAC thermal zone Outdoor air (OA) tab, this value was ignored in v1.1 and a default OA value was used.

Removed the second non-residential domestic hot water loop from the default Wizard archetypes for MURBs (multi-family).

Removed the requirement to define CONDENSER-TYPE, allowing for the possibility of a water economizer chiller.

Clarified the text in SD Wizard screen 25 to indicate that the exterior lighting load value (W/m2) is based on the total building floor area.

Improved French translations and layouts.

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CAN-QUEST software models energy performance

NRCan developed CAN-QUEST software to model energy use in buildings. It’s an important tool for showing that existing buildings comply with NECB 2011 and making sure that new buildings and additions will also comply.

Adapted from eQUEST® 3.62, an energy simulation tool popular in the United States, CAN-QUEST:

Find CAN-QUEST software training

NRCan has developed two training courses to help professionals across the country get the most from CAN-QUEST. Organizations can modify these courses to suit provincial and territorial requirements. Courses include:

A one-day introduction to CAN-QUEST and NECB 2011 for building owners and managers, building inspectors, city planners, architects, and engineers managing NECB 2011-compliant projects

A two-day, hands-on course focused on CAN-QUEST and the modelling process for professionals preparing NECB 2011-compliant building energy models, such as architects, engineers and technicians

For more information about training scheduled in your area or about CAN-QUEST, contact NRCan at info.services@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca or 1-877-360-5500 (toll-free) (613-992-3245 in the National Capital Region.)

License Granted

Natural Resources Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET) has been granted the sole commercial license to deliver CAN-QUEST software training in Canada until March 31, 2019.

For information on registering for a CAN-QUEST training session, please contact the Canadian Institute for Energy Training by phone at 1 800 461-7618, by email or through their website.

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